SAT词汇技能6 - 第15课

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crepuscular

[形容词]

relating to or resembling twilight

黄昏的, 与黄昏有关的

Ex: The forest took on a crepuscular atmosphere as the sun dipped below the horizon .当太阳沉入地平线以下时，森林呈现出**黄昏**的气氛。

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ocular

[形容词]

pertaining to or relating to the eyes or vision

眼的, 视觉的

Ex: The ocular nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain , allowing us to perceive the world around us .**眼**神经将视觉信息从视网膜传递到大脑，使我们能够感知周围的世界。

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polar

[形容词]

characterized by extreme opposition or contrast

极端的, 对立的

Ex: His views on the environment are polar to hers , causing frequent debates .他对环境的看法与她**截然相反**，经常引起争论。

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stellar

[形容词]

outstanding or excellent in quality or performance

出色的, 卓越的

Ex: The teacher provided guidance and support , helping the students achieve stellar results in their exams .老师提供了指导和支持，帮助学生在考试中取得了**出色**的成绩。

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unicellular

[形容词]

consisting of a single cell, performing all necessary functions within that one cell

单细胞的, 单细胞

Ex: Unicellular algae, like Chlamydomonas, perform photosynthesis to produce energy and oxygen using chloroplasts within their single cells.**单细胞**藻类，如衣藻，利用其单细胞内的叶绿体进行光合作用以产生能量和氧气。

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callow

[形容词]

(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

幼稚的, 不成熟的

Ex: The team ’s callow tactics were easily outmaneuvered by their opponents .团队的**幼稚**战术很容易被对手智取。

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sallow

[形容词]

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

蜡黄的, 苍白的

Ex: The character in the novel was described as having a sallow face , reflecting the challenging circumstances they faced .小说中的角色被描述为有一张**蜡黄**的脸，反映了他们所面临的挑战性环境。

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celibate

[形容词]

refraining from participating in sexual relations or marriage

禁欲的, 独身的

Ex: While celibate practices vary among cultures and religions , the underlying principle is often rooted in discipline and self-control .尽管**独身**的做法因文化和宗教而异，但其基本原则往往源于纪律和自我控制。

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inveterate

[形容词]

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

根深蒂固的, 积习难改的

Ex: Jane 's inveterate tendency to procrastinate often led to last-minute rushes to meet deadlines .简**根深蒂固**的拖延倾向常常导致为了赶在截止日期前完成而最后一刻匆忙行事。

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penultimate

[形容词]

second to last in a sequence or series

倒数第二的, 次末的

Ex: The auditorium's penultimate row of seats offered an excellent view of the stage for the audience.礼堂的**倒数第二排**座位为观众提供了舞台的绝佳视野。

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trite

[形容词]

(mainly of ideas, opinions, or remarks) used so often that it no longer has the same effect or originality

陈腐的, 老生常谈的

Ex: The comedian ’s jokes were so trite that they hardly elicited any laughs .这位喜剧演员的笑话如此**老套**，以至于几乎没引起任何笑声。

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decrepit

[形容词]

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age

老朽的, 衰弱的

Ex: The nursing home provided specialized services for decrepit residents with complex health needs .养老院为有复杂健康需求的**衰弱**居民提供了专门服务。

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elite

[形容词]

associated with superior status, privilege, or excellence

精英的, 优越的

Ex: The private school attracted elite students from affluent families , offering a top-tier education with personalized attention .这所私立学校吸引了来自富裕家庭的**精英**学生，提供了一流的个性化教育。

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finite

[形容词]

having measurable limits or boundaries

有限的, 有界限的

Ex: The finite lifespan of the product meant that it would eventually need to be replaced .产品的**有限**使用寿命意味着它最终需要被更换。

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licit

[形容词]

legally and officially authorized or approved by the law

合法的, 法律上批准的

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